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AMWA is passionate about advocating for women's health.
Here are a few of the recent initiatives that AMWA has been involved with...
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Access to Contraception:
In May, the Supreme Court decided in a unanimous opinion that it would not rule in a major case, Zubik v. Burwell, No. 14-1418, on access to contraception. This case debated an accommodation offered to religious groups that do not want to offer this insurance coverage to their female employees as would normally be required under the Affordable Care Act.
Care for Pregnant Women With Substance Abuse:
H.R.3691, the Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2015, was passed by the house in March 2016. The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment under this law would make grants to state substance abuse agencies to support pregnant and postpartum women with substance abuse disorder.
New York Increases Access to Insurance for Pregnant Women:
In March 2016, NY S 6429, Enrollment Periods for Pregnant Women, was enacted. This law allows pregnant women to enroll in the state health insurance exchange at any time, regardless of specified enrollment periods. It repeals certain provisions of the insurance law and the public health law, and provides for written certification by a health professional that the person is pregnant.
For more information regarding AMWA Advocacy check out the Advocacy page here.
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WOMEN IN MEDICINE IN THE NEWS...
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